ancient Rome

Question 1

Tribune The people that spoke for the plebeians

Question 2

Legion A group of Romans typically 5

Answer 2

000 to 6

Question 3

Triumvirate Three rulers at once

Question 4

Empire A large mass of land governed by one ruler

Question 5

Plebeian The common class or poor class of Rome

Question 6

Latifundia A large farming estate

Question 7

Patrician The wealthy class of Rome

Question 8

Praetor

Answer 8

A government worker who made and enforced laws

Question 10

Who founded the city of Rome?Remus

Question 12

Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?Sicily

Question 14

Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?Julius caesar

Question 16

What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?The Mediterranean sea

Question 18

Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?Ptolemy

Question 20

How many men made up the senate?300

Question 22

To which group did the men of the senate belong?Patrician

Question 24

What was the job of the senate?Proposing laws and analyzing foreign policies

Question 26

Who had the right to vote in Rome?Both patrician and plebeian men

Question 28

How many consuls did the Republic usually have?2

Question 30

Who won the Punic Wars?Rome

Question 32

Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?Julius caeser

Question 34

Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?consul

Question 36

Who made up the First Triumvirate?Julius caesar

Answer 36

Pompey

Question 38

What was the time of peace in Rome?

Question 39

Pax romana

Question 41

What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?Bread and circus

Question 43

Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?

Question 44

Mark antony

Question 45

What were the people called who fought to death in the Colosseum?

Question 46

Gladiators